"Ghost Riders In The Sky" is a cowboy ballad with a fascinating blend of legend and creation. In 1948, songwriter Stan Jones penned this iconic tune after hearing tales of spectral cowboys eternally chasing devilish cattle - a story told to him years before by an old Arizona cowboy. The song's eerie imagery and driving rhythm quickly struck a chord. Vaughn Monroe released the first popular recording in 1949, and countless covers followed, with artists like Johnny Cash and Burl Ives cementing its place as a timeless classic. Primary Source: Jones, Stan. "(Ghost) Riders In the Sky." Sheet Music, Edwin H. Morris & Co Inc, 1948.
@@zoeorchid I asked it this: "I've noticed some southern music (bluegrass and such) sounds an awful lot like some folk music in the UK and Ireland. Any relation? Like, did folks from the UK and Ireland bring it to the South or something? Cuz both parts use the banjo." And it replied: "There is indeed a connection between southern music like bluegrass and folk music from the UK and Ireland. Many of the early settlers in the American South were of Scottish and Irish descent, and they brought their musical traditions with them. These traditions, including the use of instruments like the banjo, fiddle, and guitar, influenced the development of southern music. Over time, these musical styles blended with African and African-American musical traditions, creating a unique fusion of sounds that became the basis for bluegrass, country, and other forms of American roots music. So, there's a definite historical connection between southern music and the folk music of the UK and Ireland, making them share some similarities in instrumentation and rowdy energy."
Every time I hear this song, I just want to tell everyone, "The Ghost Riders," is an actual meteorological phenomenon that happens in the Sonoran Desert. This is, by far, one if the best renditions of this song I've heard in a while. Thank you Mr. McGuinness. That last note was breathtaking!
Probably the origin for the mythological phenomena this song is based on - the wild hunt. Phantom riders that may kill you or reward you for standing up to them or hiding and staying out of their way.
We're all here for Colm's dark/alternative country folk covers. More Poor Man's Poison and Johnny Cash! Seriously, what a perfect voice for some good old dark country. Especially with spooky season coming up 👀 And you'd also have people losing their minds if you started covering some Colter Wall songs, just sayin.
Also, i know Colm does game music from time to time too- love to see Rise Up Dead Man from Hunt. that song is chills as it is- his voice would take it to a whole 'nother level.
Lyrics An old cowboy went riding out One dark and windy day Upon a ridge he rested As he went along his way When all at once a mighty herd Of red eyed cows he saw Plowin' through the ragged skies And up the cloudy draw Their brands were still on fire And their hooves were made of steel Their horns were black and shiny And their hot breath he could feel A bolt of fear went through him As they thundered through the sky For he saw the riders coming hard And he heard their mournful cry Yippie-yi-o Yippie-yi-yay Ghost riders in the sky Their faces gaunt Their eyes were blurred Their shirts all soaked with sweat He's riding hard to catch that herd But he ain't caught 'em yet 'Cause they've got to ride forever On that range up in the sky On horses snorting fire As they ride on, hear their cry As the riders loped on by him He heard one call his name 'If you wanna save your soul From hell a-riding on our range Then, cowboy, change your ways today Or with us you will ride Trying to catch the devil's herd Across these endless skies Yippie-yi-o Yippie-yi-yay Ghost riders in the sky Yippie-yi-o Yippie-yi-yay Ghost riders in the sky
@@mhuh I'm skeptical of that considering the fact that I have no idea who you're referring to, but hey, who knows, maybe I should know them. In either case I'm not sure anyone knows who originally made this song since it seems to be pretty old.
@@LeRoyt97 The Ives version is my favorite too. I'd be curious to hear Colm's voice with the more simple Ives arrangement and vocal intent. It could be really, dare I say, haunting. And Colm has the vocal range for what Ives does too.
@@LeRoyt97Burl Ives (the fast version) is in my top 3, along with Marty Robbins, but I also have a weakness for the Blues Brothers version, entirely due to Dan Aykroyd's incredible voice.
I don't know how you do it, Colm. You've not only got the southern drawl down, you've got the bass of a cowboy who smoked 3 packs a day for 40 years on the range. Truly masterful. Another one of my favorite songs covered by another one of my favorite artists. Way to Go.
(It’s actually a Western Accent and Colm does it beautifully. The American Western and Southern accents sound similar to the layman but are quite different.) This is NOT a Southern drawl!
It's said that the West was built on legends. Tall tales that help us make sense of things too great or too terrifying to believe. This is the legend of the Ghost Rider. Story goes that every generation has one. Some damned soul, cursed to ride the earth, collecting on the Devil's deals. Many years ago, a Ghost Rider was sent to the village of San Venganza, to fetch a contract worth 1000 evil souls. But that contract was so powerful, he knew he could never let the Devil get his hands on it. So he did what no Rider has ever done before: he outran the Devil himself. The thing about legends is... sometimes, they're true.
So there are a ton of good covers out there for this song. But this stands above them all because of one thing. Grit, your range and the grit that you put into this is perfection. This isn’t a pretty song, and it’s not supposed to be, thank you for doing the man in black justice.
Colm takes a week off from uploading to summon the Ghost Riders with an amazing cover. Absolutely stunning performance to all the different Colms in the song!
I think I speak for all of us across the pond when I say that we appreciate such a faithful cover of one of The Man in Blacks songs. And the outfit was a very nice touch that did not go unnoticed!
I literally gave a cry of joy when I saw this! I have been waiting for this cover for while, and it made my morning ❤️🔥 Thanks Colm. Plus I love the thumbnail. It looks like he sees them coming towards him.
I clicked this the moment I saw it was in my notifications. You have no idea the nostalgia I got from this video, cause I grew up becoming a fan of Ghost Rider
We were driving up into the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming, and I pulled this up and gasped out loud. We listened to it on repeat until we drove out of cell range for the day. Epic and perfect for the setting.
I think it's 'cause most covers sound too modern. This one has mostly traditional instruments (not to mention Colm's epic attempt at a Southern drawl), so it keeps that folky spirit.
First I need to say, I love this song. I love cowboy/western music (different than country, although I like that too). In this version, I love the banjo, guitar, and violin - masterful! The vocal style is . . . . . different. I like other songs you sing, such as The Music of the Night, but not this song. I really do appreciate that you try different songs and styles - that takes guts and talent! And to be that talented with voice and so many different instruments, not just similar such as guitar and banjo but also violin, your are truly a great musician.
i've not heard this song in years and honestly thought it was just some weird song the camp i heard it at made up. pleasantly surprised to discover this
This is a thing of joy, of unalloyed delight. Thank you. I grew up with the Sons of the Pioneers singing this, and I've loved the song for as long as I can remember. Your cover is now my favourite version of the song, and it's just... right. You understood the assignment.
*frantic clapping and cheering* I am a country girl that doesn't really like country music, but I really liked this. The old school country music had a better sound to it (in my opinion), and this is a great rendition of it. Bravo, my good sir. Bravo. Keep up the good work!
It's like I've got a spidey sense for this guy. I literally was listening to this song and thinking "I need more deep voice music, Colm has a deep voice, I'll go listen to some of his songs". Little did I know at the time that he had put out a cover of it just days ago.
“It's said that the West was built on legends. Tall tales that help us make sense of things too great or too terrifying to believe. This is the legend of the Ghost Rider. Story goes that every generation has one. Some damned soul, cursed to ride the earth, collecting on the Devil's deals. Many years ago, a Ghost Rider was sent to the village of San Venganza, to fetch a contract worth 1000 evil souls. But that contract was so powerful, he knew he could never let the Devil get his hands on it. So he did what no Rider has ever done before: he outran the Devil himself. The thing about legends is... sometimes, they're true.” - Carter Slade, Ghost Rider (2007)
Love it. So much amazing storytelling in the songs of the Wild West that carry the pioneer/prospector/cowboy folk music heritage. Great rendition of this song, Colm.
I am brand new to your channel, my wife introduced me to it with your cover of Big Iron. Love it, easy subscribe for me! Also how in the actual hell do you get your voice so low, that is insane!
I didn't know the name of this song . Now i know it and this sound very good to! 👍 sea shanty are one of my favorite types of music. I know this is country 😅. I just wanna say your sea shanty are awesome.
Ever since I first heard this song I couldn't help but feel every version of it I've ever heard never accurately portrayed the rage, exhaustion, and mournful sentiment behind the riders' cry, "yippee kay ohhh, yippee kay yaaaay" i am so very happy that Colm has finally given me a satisfactory and properly emotional cry for these damned riders
He's been, to date, a pirate, a viking (different kind of pirate, I know), a voodoo houngan, a cowboy, and dwarven minstrel - is there *any* kind of adventurer Colm *cannot* be? I posit, ladies and gentlemen, that there is not!
When you can hit like on the video before you've even seen it and wish you could like it a thousand times again after watching it, it's a video from Colm ❤
So I have been a big consumer of Cowboy Music as a Texas Kid, I can honestly say this is one of the best renditions of this song I have heard to date, thanks so much sir
I went to the Tamworth Country Music festival about a decade ago. Every singer did cover of Folsom Prison Blues and by the weeks end I was sick of it. Luke O'Shea pulled out this number and I was so happy. Great rendition!
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"Ghost Riders In The Sky" is a cowboy ballad with a fascinating blend of legend and creation. In 1948, songwriter Stan Jones penned this iconic tune after hearing tales of spectral cowboys eternally chasing devilish cattle - a story told to him years before by an old Arizona cowboy. The song's eerie imagery and driving rhythm quickly struck a chord. Vaughn Monroe released the first popular recording in 1949, and countless covers followed, with artists like Johnny Cash and Burl Ives cementing its place as a timeless classic.
Primary Source:
Jones, Stan. "(Ghost) Riders In the Sky." Sheet Music, Edwin H. Morris & Co Inc, 1948.
I learned this song from the Marty Robbins version.
Many of the (in)famous people in the old west had Irish and Scottish heritage. Thanks for doing this video! 🔥
Slip jigs and reels
I literally just asked ChatGPT about the similarities in music and WOW
@@RosheenQuynh What did it say?
@@zoeorchid I asked it this:
"I've noticed some southern music (bluegrass and such) sounds an awful lot like some folk music in the UK and Ireland. Any relation? Like, did folks from the UK and Ireland bring it to the South or something? Cuz both parts use the banjo."
And it replied:
"There is indeed a connection between southern music like bluegrass and folk music from the UK and Ireland. Many of the early settlers in the American South were of Scottish and Irish descent, and they brought their musical traditions with them. These traditions, including the use of instruments like the banjo, fiddle, and guitar, influenced the development of southern music.
Over time, these musical styles blended with African and African-American musical traditions, creating a unique fusion of sounds that became the basis for bluegrass, country, and other forms of American roots music. So, there's a definite historical connection between southern music and the folk music of the UK and Ireland, making them share some similarities in instrumentation and rowdy energy."
Hence why this is just cowboy flavored wild-hunt.
Every time I hear this song, I just want to tell everyone, "The Ghost Riders," is an actual meteorological phenomenon that happens in the Sonoran Desert. This is, by far, one if the best renditions of this song I've heard in a while. Thank you Mr. McGuinness. That last note was breathtaking!
I can see a more Western themed Ghost Rider movie with this plying
@@ResoundGuy So pretty much Sam Elliots Ghost Rider in the 1st Cage GH movie. That was to hard core to just use to "lead" Cage.
@@xeroxoid7967 mmm hmm
just learned something new. thank you
Probably the origin for the mythological phenomena this song is based on - the wild hunt. Phantom riders that may kill you or reward you for standing up to them or hiding and staying out of their way.
An Irish man, singing a cowboy song that I'm almost 100% certain is based on The Wild Hunt? Thank you! I'll take twenty.
We're all here for Colm's dark/alternative country folk covers. More Poor Man's Poison and Johnny Cash! Seriously, what a perfect voice for some good old dark country. Especially with spooky season coming up 👀
And you'd also have people losing their minds if you started covering some Colter Wall songs, just sayin.
Me! I'd be losing my mind!
If we got Colter covers I'd collapse out of happiness
I want that.
@@astron33r67 Kate McCannon.... this MUST be done
Also, i know Colm does game music from time to time too- love to see Rise Up Dead Man from Hunt. that song is chills as it is- his voice would take it to a whole 'nother level.
This is gonna be good. The cover we didn't know we wanted, but what we needed.
Edit: I was right, my new favorite version.
You comment before listening as well?
To be fair it's a pretty safe bet it's gonna be good.
@@NickThorbjørnsen2207 Occasionally. I don't think I've ever encountered a bad Colm Mcguiness song or cover.
I prefer Burl Ives, personally.
that split second when the music drops out and it's just a vocal "yippee" before the heartbeat starts again is so perfect
Lyrics
An old cowboy went riding out
One dark and windy day
Upon a ridge he rested
As he went along his way
When all at once a mighty herd
Of red eyed cows he saw
Plowin' through the ragged skies
And up the cloudy draw
Their brands were still on fire
And their hooves were made of steel
Their horns were black and shiny
And their hot breath he could feel
A bolt of fear went through him
As they thundered through the sky
For he saw the riders coming hard
And he heard their mournful cry
Yippie-yi-o
Yippie-yi-yay
Ghost riders in the sky
Their faces gaunt
Their eyes were blurred
Their shirts all soaked with sweat
He's riding hard to catch that herd
But he ain't caught 'em yet
'Cause they've got to ride forever
On that range up in the sky
On horses snorting fire
As they ride on, hear their cry
As the riders loped on by him
He heard one call his name
'If you wanna save your soul
From hell a-riding on our range
Then, cowboy, change your ways today
Or with us you will ride
Trying to catch the devil's herd
Across these endless skies
Yippie-yi-o
Yippie-yi-yay
Ghost riders in the sky
Yippie-yi-o
Yippie-yi-yay
Ghost riders in the sky
Thanks!
Thank you!
Super thanks!
A true hero
Wow just reading it sent a tingle through me also could hear Johnny cash singing it thanks for the lyrics
I didn't know I needed this. The soul of Johnny Cash smiles down on you, Colm, especially you. Love you Colm.
This isn't Johnny Cash.
(Although in fairness I thought it was Marty Robbins. It is neither, though MR did a cover of it.)
Johnny cash does it too
@@minimalgrammar1276 song was made famous by the Highwayman.
@@mhuh I'm skeptical of that considering the fact that I have no idea who you're referring to, but hey, who knows, maybe I should know them.
In either case I'm not sure anyone knows who originally made this song since it seems to be pretty old.
@@minimalgrammar1276 YOU DONT KNOW THE HIGHWAYMEN!?!? its johnny cash, waylon jennings, kris kristofferson, and willie neslon
My cat turned into a horse and we rode into the sunset, listening to this
😂🤣
YEE-HAW! Giddy-up, Little Kitty! 😂
I did not think you'd be able to hit any kind of southern accent, very well done singing in an amalgamation of one.
If the wild west had a dark souls game this would be the final boss music
I’d play that!
Wild west dark souls... my god... that's genius
Never in my life have I needed something so much an not known it.
Your a cruel one... to plant the seed of such grandeur
@@Sladarol *suffer.*
One of the best Jonny Cash songs in existence. Excellent cover of an absolute country classic
Hard to call it a Johnny Cash song, when so many other legends have also performed it. But I agree, it is an absolute classic.
@@AnonymousXIIIBurl Ives is probably my favorite version. But I also love Colm's bass voice.
@@LeRoyt97 The Ives version is my favorite too. I'd be curious to hear Colm's voice with the more simple Ives arrangement and vocal intent. It could be really, dare I say, haunting. And Colm has the vocal range for what Ives does too.
@@LeRoyt97Burl Ives (the fast version) is in my top 3, along with Marty Robbins, but I also have a weakness for the Blues Brothers version, entirely due to Dan Aykroyd's incredible voice.
@@psychopompinc.646I think haunting is what Ives was going for, with those trailing yippee-kay-yays.
I don't know how you do it, Colm. You've not only got the southern drawl down, you've got the bass of a cowboy who smoked 3 packs a day for 40 years on the range. Truly masterful. Another one of my favorite songs covered by another one of my favorite artists. Way to Go.
Not so fun fact, smoking actually reduces your vocal range in the lower registers as well as the upper.
Imagine what those croaky old lady’s sounded like before they started smoking lol
@@grahamthomas9319oh dear
@@silverwolfe3636more like 10 packs a day
(It’s actually a Western Accent and Colm does it beautifully. The American Western and Southern accents sound similar to the layman but are quite different.)
This is NOT a Southern drawl!
What could be better than an Irish singer and Irish instruments with a perfect Western accent and Western country voice?
AND he can play all those instruments?! Talent sure can come in bunches!
It's said that the West was built on legends. Tall tales that help us make sense of things too great or too terrifying to believe. This is the legend of the Ghost Rider. Story goes that every generation has one. Some damned soul, cursed to ride the earth, collecting on the Devil's deals. Many years ago, a Ghost Rider was sent to the village of San Venganza, to fetch a contract worth 1000 evil souls. But that contract was so powerful, he knew he could never let the Devil get his hands on it. So he did what no Rider has ever done before: he outran the Devil himself. The thing about legends is... sometimes, they're true.
I like this to much
So there are a ton of good covers out there for this song. But this stands above them all because of one thing. Grit, your range and the grit that you put into this is perfection. This isn’t a pretty song, and it’s not supposed to be, thank you for doing the man in black justice.
Mans gotta be the most musically creative guy in the world, the fact he can play multiple instruments like this as well as singling is insane.
Impressed by the voice. But even more impressed by the fact that there is no trace of your lovely Irish accent.
Was one of my late Dad's favorite songs! Thanks for making me remember the days of my childhood 🥰
Colm takes a week off from uploading to summon the Ghost Riders with an amazing cover. Absolutely stunning performance to all the different Colms in the song!
Phenomenal, love your voice and talent. Astounded you're not more popular.
Oh my god... this was one HELL of a cover. Excellent work with the composition.
The whole song gave me shivers, the high note at the end was for lack of a better term orgasmic! Well done as always!
I absolutely love this song, my dad used to play it on guitar when I was a kid. Brings back memories.
I think I speak for all of us across the pond when I say that we appreciate such a faithful cover of one of The Man in Blacks songs. And the outfit was a very nice touch that did not go unnoticed!
Colm lives in LA
@@fencingperson cool, still doesn’t change the sentiment
I literally gave a cry of joy when I saw this! I have been waiting for this cover for while, and it made my morning ❤️🔥 Thanks Colm.
Plus I love the thumbnail.
It looks like he sees them coming towards him.
I clicked this the moment I saw it was in my notifications. You have no idea the nostalgia I got from this video, cause I grew up becoming a fan of Ghost Rider
Epic cover!! You and Geoff should definitely collab sometime!
We were driving up into the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming, and I pulled this up and gasped out loud. We listened to it on repeat until we drove out of cell range for the day. Epic and perfect for the setting.
Gotta say this is one of THE best covers of this song I've ever heard...and I've heard a lot of them.
I'm always in awe of a singer that can sing in different accents.
I never expected an full-blood Irishman to be able sing like a born-n-bred American. He didn't even have a horrible fake southern drawl.
why does this feel more western then most covers of this song
I think it's 'cause most covers sound too modern. This one has mostly traditional instruments (not to mention Colm's epic attempt at a Southern drawl), so it keeps that folky spirit.
Yippee-yi-yay indeed! I am so jealous of your range and talent!
WOOOOW!!!!!! SUPER!!!! The best performance on this lonely globe!
You really live the whole song.
That bass will never get boring. You're amazing and deserve more fame!
Geoff Castelluci did a cover of this. I'd like to see you guys do a collab! Awesome as always ^_^
I think a lot of the bass singers tend to cover many of the same songs. There's certain songs that just showcase a bass voice well.
@@AnonymousXIII True ^_^
The world needs Geoff/Colm collab
Oh man. They have such different voices and both so deep. I would *love* to hear those two voices woven together, rattling the Earth's mantle.
YES!
OMG! This has gotta be one of the BEST covers I've ever heard of this song!! You absolutely NAILED it Colm❤
Man, this is too good! I'm overjoyed! 👍💝
ghost rider is my favourite comic character of all time. I know this song wasn't written for him, but it sure does make my nerdy heart happy
this ginger just keeps stealin them souls
banjo and bass? this man is speaking my language!
you mate are a treasure.
First I need to say, I love this song. I love cowboy/western music (different than country, although I like that too). In this version, I love the banjo, guitar, and violin - masterful! The vocal style is . . . . . different. I like other songs you sing, such as The Music of the Night, but not this song. I really do appreciate that you try different songs and styles - that takes guts and talent! And to be that talented with voice and so many different instruments, not just similar such as guitar and banjo but also violin, your are truly a great musician.
i've not heard this song in years and honestly thought it was just some weird song the camp i heard it at made up. pleasantly surprised to discover this
This is a thing of joy, of unalloyed delight. Thank you.
I grew up with the Sons of the Pioneers singing this, and I've loved the song for as long as I can remember. Your cover is now my favourite version of the song, and it's just... right. You understood the assignment.
This song will always belong to Johnny Cash for me because that's the era I grew up in. But your rendition was incredible. You are an amazing talent.
Gives me the shiver
You are one of the greatest singer I've ever "met". I would be great to hear you sing "I stand Alone" from "Quest for Camelot". ❤❤
im so glad to find someone else who's watched Quest for Camelot
@@blitsriderfield4099 ME TOO! I think it's a great great great animated movie!! One of my favorite when I was a kid. ❤️
I know the sound of each rock and stone.
I stand alone would be amazing
They're surprisingly few covers of any songs from that movie that I found.
Where has your channel been all my life 😭
Yep, I would say that Colm has the flavor of the western United States! Come on down partner and ride the range with us.. welcome..
This has been in my head for a week, but is also one of my fav versions
*frantic clapping and cheering* I am a country girl that doesn't really like country music, but I really liked this. The old school country music had a better sound to it (in my opinion), and this is a great rendition of it. Bravo, my good sir. Bravo. Keep up the good work!
Try some Dead South for some dark grass sound. They pull out of the tradition of the 1800's Knoxville Girl sound.
It's like I've got a spidey sense for this guy. I literally was listening to this song and thinking "I need more deep voice music, Colm has a deep voice, I'll go listen to some of his songs". Little did I know at the time that he had put out a cover of it just days ago.
As many times as I've listened to your entire catalog of songs, you would think I would no longer be surprised by each release, but I am.
Super cover comme toujours. C'est cool de te revoir après cette petite absence. Je vais pouvoir l'écouter en boucle jusqu'à la prochaine.
Ich liebe diese Stimme, rauf und runter und alles dazwischen, so einzigartig, so genial, wow, wow, wow...
Wow, amazing, love it!
You make a fine cowboy, Colm! ❤ More western ballads, please!
literal chills across my skin, good sir. Thank you for sharing your music with us, and I hope you continue to do so.
“It's said that the West was built on legends. Tall tales that help us make sense of things too great or too terrifying to believe. This is the legend of the Ghost Rider. Story goes that every generation has one. Some damned soul, cursed to ride the earth, collecting on the Devil's deals. Many years ago, a Ghost Rider was sent to the village of San Venganza, to fetch a contract worth 1000 evil souls. But that contract was so powerful, he knew he could never let the Devil get his hands on it. So he did what no Rider has ever done before: he outran the Devil himself. The thing about legends is... sometimes, they're true.” - Carter Slade, Ghost Rider (2007)
WOW WOW WOW!!! I SO glad I decided to listen to just one more Y-T suggestion! Colm, you are an Incredibly versatile singer!! 🤠😊🥰
Johnny cashes ring of fire as your vouce would be awsome singing it ❤❤
Voice of the West 🐎🤠 YEEHAA!!!!!
My God, this is fantastic! An amazing cover. I grew up listening to this at my grandparents house. We used to 'gallop' around their dining room table😂
Love it. So much amazing storytelling in the songs of the Wild West that carry the pioneer/prospector/cowboy folk music heritage. Great rendition of this song, Colm.
Your talent knows no bounds
This is incredible the best cover I ever heard always do amazing job it feels like the wild west is alive
I am brand new to your channel, my wife introduced me to it with your cover of Big Iron. Love it, easy subscribe for me! Also how in the actual hell do you get your voice so low, that is insane!
I didn't know the name of this song . Now i know it and this sound very good to! 👍 sea shanty are one of my favorite types of music. I know this is country 😅. I just wanna say your sea shanty are awesome.
One of my favourite versions of this is from Blues Brothers 2000 and this has similar vibes, i love it!
Literally one of my fave songs- amazing cover Colm- literal living legend
Ever since I first heard this song I couldn't help but feel every version of it I've ever heard never accurately portrayed the rage, exhaustion, and mournful sentiment behind the riders' cry, "yippee kay ohhh, yippee kay yaaaay" i am so very happy that Colm has finally given me a satisfactory and properly emotional cry for these damned riders
Colm has that American accent down pat! I really like this cover. TY Colm!
Inhales
GHOST…RIIIIIIIDDDDDDEEEEEERRRRR
So good, too great. GREAT JOB
This might be my favorite version of this song.
He's been, to date, a pirate, a viking (different kind of pirate, I know), a voodoo houngan, a cowboy, and dwarven minstrel - is there *any* kind of adventurer Colm *cannot* be?
I posit, ladies and gentlemen, that there is not!
Love it, but I can't stop laughing because in my head I keep hearing the lyrics for Ghost Chickens In The Sky instead.
What the heck is Ghost Chickens In The Sky?
@@zoeorchid it's a parody of the song, funny as heck, that's why I can't stop giggling ^-^
When you can hit like on the video before you've even seen it and wish you could like it a thousand times again after watching it, it's a video from Colm ❤
Yesh! Good job, sir
OMG... this outfit with the green satin jacket and the brooch, is definitely giving vampire vibes🧛 😎
Even though generally I'm excited as a kid at Christmas for Colms videos, I didn't know how much I needed this.
Well this is a new direction, that's Really good.
Dying to hear Devil Went Down to Georgia like this.
An old favourite
So excited! How many instruments does this man know? It's amazing ❤
I asked a while ago and never got a answer but I'll guess atlest 12.
All of them?
Idk I’ve never seen him with a didgeridoo before but I wouldn’t be surprised (or disappointed) if he picked one up!
Yes.
More importantly, how many *accents* can this man do?!?
I just want to know the actual note to note full range he has. . .and then beg for half of it >.>
Damnit man how much range and talent do you have?!!! Leave some for the rest of us poor Schmucks.
Wow...this painted a beautiful picture in my head... awesome
So I have been a big consumer of Cowboy Music as a Texas Kid, I can honestly say this is one of the best renditions of this song I have heard to date, thanks so much sir
Damn, I was just yesterday listening to the original masterpiece and the Highwaymen version on repeat, now I get an amazing Colm Version as well!
I like this version of it and the original
Wow, this is incredibly good! Staying ttrue to the original, but again giving it something extra without overdoing.
Great work, Captain.
Fantastic cover of one of my favorite old songs.
I don't know what gives me the chills more, your incredible singing or the chameleon cardigan.
I like how he always wears a bolo tie to signify that he's singing an American song.
I went to the Tamworth Country Music festival about a decade ago. Every singer did cover of Folsom Prison Blues and by the weeks end I was sick of it. Luke O'Shea pulled out this number and I was so happy.
Great rendition!
Fantastic Colm ❤
This really shows your talent, all the vocals and instruments!
Sir! That fit! The BANJO!! 🎉❤
Yippy Yiii Yayyyyy. Finally. The beginning leaves you vibrating with its depth. Bluddy well done mate.